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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1877
Page
3
The notice lists a new timetable for multiple express and mail trains including GOIba LAL No 6 Express and No 2 Express with 206 PM and 121 PM times, adjusting departures and services. It also references advertising agents in New York and confirms newspaper pricing.
In Salt Creek, MATOR F RA DUNILAM announces a candidacy for Clerk of the Court of Common Press. The declaration calls for support from local voters and outlines plans to modernize records and streamline clerk duties.
A string of brief items reports: Ezra W. Dean visiting Ironton, Captain Sommers in town, street work by G B Sommers, and a note on turtle supper at De Young's. Also mentions a picnic at Quinby Malls, drought and fruit, church gatherings, and a public festival plan at Trinity Church with fresh meats and berries.
A well known agent of North Western Mutual Life Insurance Company presents a claim on Emma Dawnir for guardianship of her minor and seeks three thousand dollars. The ad urges insuring with the reliable company represented by Tickner CM Yocum as Guardian.
A Detroit druggist states more DaCosta’s Radical Cure than any liver regulator or blood purifier, expressing strong confidence. The ad. features Roller & Wilcox and J H Knisely & Co Mansfield Ohio, with references to clothing fittings at A S Lehman’s No 3 Emporium Block.
The recommendation promotes Root Bitters and Syrup for consumption symptoms and cough. It notes a price for Root Bitters at 25 cents and hints at a cough syrup offering. The ad targets readers seeking patent remedies and emphasizes trial use.
Witness testimony in the July 1877 Apple Creek trial details John Hunter's case. Doctors, clerks, and witnesses describe neck wounds, bloodied towels, and Hunter’s appearance at the Empire House. Crowd scenes, local festivities, and a Moon incident crowd the day’s coverage with notes on police, gambling, and community actions.
Fragmentary report from a murder trial describes John Hunter or Jobo Hunter accused of stealing at an Apple warehouse near Winesburg. It notes a pistol wound to the throat, surgical attempts to remove the bullet, and testimony involving Dr. Pomerene and others. A bail amount of 500 is mentioned along with a court appearance and medical relief references.
A challenge is issued to Mr Jas Reider of Maysville Waynes Co to meet the challenger at any chosen place within fourteen days for a speed contest at a distance of forty rods for a sum between ten and fifty dollars Charles Heep signed as the challenger.
Nearly fresh water coolers offered as stock clearance at Day's Stove Store located at 48 West Liberty Street. Customers urged to visit for discount bargains as inventory is moved.
The institution moves toward a favored success in management led by Mr C Es. Mc. The catalogue for nearly fifty schools appears, presenting a broad course of study to meet academic needs. Tuition details are available from the Board of Directors E P Edgar, Wm McCoy, and Joseph McGlennen, beginning Sunday for a catalog.
Mr P P Cherry of Wadsworth, appointed Medina county agent for the Northern Ohio Historical and Antiquarian Society, reports locating a line of prehistoric signal stations across Medina Wayne Summit Stark counties. He urges local citizens to report findings to aid future archæological records. Camp Meeting by United Brethren set at Eberly’s grove Smithville August 9 for one week with on-site boarding and horse feed. no buckstering allowed.
Two marriage notices list July 1877 ceremonies. William Kennedy weds Minerva Harris of Ashland County at the Union House, with Rev F. Eddy officiating. Joseph F Weller and Elizabeth A Smith of Wayne County marry in this city, July 2 1877, officiated by Rev H Wiles.
David M Bevington a promising 23 year old medical student under Dr P Pomerene Berlin Holmes Co Ohio died July 1 1877 from stomach and bonella congestion after a four day illness His funeral in the M E Church was followed by a large procession to the cemetery marking one of the communitys largest gatherings for a burial.
A 1877 Wooster market listing shows prices for flour, dried apples, peaches, white beans, potatoes, rags, hides, feathers, wood, salt, and various grains. Wheat red old and new, white wheat, rye, oats, corn, barley, timothy seed, flax seed, wool, and land plaster are tabulated with retail figures.
July 28 market notes show flour steady. fresh prices for various grades and regions. Live stock markets discuss a transport strike delaying 60–110 carloads and anticipated resupply once embargo lifts. Eastern markets expect goods to move quickly after blockade ends.
A Wooster scene shows a man and wife dressed in Bissell's coats and silk, with a lady in black silk admiring new carpets and fans. A soprano performer extols Bissell's dry goods range from corsets to towels and linens, touting the low prices and top quality.
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